This is for all you students in Southern California... this Saturday, February 14, come out to UC Irvine for the 24th Annual Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference. This year's conference theme is "Our Rising Artists," focusing on the role Asian American and Pacific Islanders have in the arts and media. Details:
'OUR RISING ARTISTS'Sounds cool, right? I led a workshop at the conference last year, and thought the students put together a really solid event. And hey, the conference is free! For more information, go to the APSA website here, and the Facebook event page here.
The 24th Annual Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference
February 14th - UC Irvine Student Center
Registration Begins: 10AM
Contact: apsa.chair@gmail.com
This year's conference aims to bring attention to the role Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders have in the arts and media industry. The keynote
speaker this year will be PARRY SHEN, from the movie "Better Luck
Tomorrow'. There will be performances from BAMBU and SUEJIN, along with
workshops from the SOLD PROJECT, VAALA, LODESTONE THEATRE TROUPE, and
more! Come out to learn more about Asian Pacific Americans in arts and
media, how you can support the APA community, and how you can get involved
with APA arts and media yourself!